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Early deadlines for Labor Day Mon., Sept. 3 is Labor Day. The three-day holiday weekend requires the Moorpark Acorn to advance the deadlines for our Sept. 7 edition. The deadline for letters to the editor, press releases and real estate advertising will be 11 a.m. Thurs., `Aug. 30. The deadline for display... More ... Metrolink officials aim to create safer train crossings By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com With the number of train commuters up about 30 percent over the last five years, mass transit officials have been working to improve the safety and reliability of local train corridors. Metrolink representatives, along with federal, state and local officials, gathered near Pacoima last Monday ... More ... Jolly good! British store coming to Moorpark By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com Residents of east Ventura County will get a taste of British shopping in their own backyards when the UK's largest retailer opens up four convenienceformat stores in the area. British grocery giant Tesco will open one store in Simi Valley, one in Moorpark and two in Thousand Oaks, usin... More ...
Anthropology professor John Baker, the 11th recipient of Moorpark College's Distinguished Faculty Chair DFC award, was honored at Moorpark College recently. More ... Reagan library to host Freedom Walk Sept. 11 The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will collect donations for U.S. soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan through Sept. 30 in the library's main lobby at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Donated items should be unwrapped and in the original packaging. More ... Boys save injured dog with help from Moorpark Fire Department By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com With only a few more days of summer vacation, friends Kelly Olmstead, 13, and Robert Janus, 14, were out riding their bikes last week when they became heroes to a local family. Cutting behind Vons on their way home, the boys heard a yelping noise and followed it to a nearby construct... More ... Watch the skies Residents are encouraged to observe the heavens at 12:30 a.m. Mon., Aug. 27. The planet Mars will be at its brightest and will come within 34.65M miles of Earth. Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye and the sky will appear to have two moons. More ... Get pets vaccinated at rabies clinic The Department of Animal Regulation, in conjunction with the Ventura County Veterinary Medical Association, will offer a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic at 7 p.m. Tues., Sept. 4 at the fire station, 295 High St., Moorpark. More ... Last chance to enter Moorpark Acorn short story writing contest If you think you have a knack for writing, put your creative juices to work in the Moorpark Acorn's newest contest, "Fiction in a Nutshell." Entries already are rolling in. Here's how it works: In 100 words or less, write a short fiction story and e-mail it to moorpark@theacorn.com. Y... More ... Recipe of the week Mac & cheese with peas By Joyce Barnett Special to the Acorn This recipe came from a southern cookbook. I have looked high and low for a good mac and cheese recipe. This is the best- I guarantee it. 8oz. More ... Homeowners invited to refinance seminar Sabre Mortgage will present a free refinance seminar on Wed., Aug. 29 at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. The seminar will educate homeowners on the various home financing programs that are still available and how to make the best choices... More ...
LOOKIN' GOOD- On uniform fitting day last Saturday in the Moorpark High School band room, every student was custom fit for their uniform. Appearance and fit are essential points considered during competitions. Ninth-grade percussion player Meagan Freeman seems pleased with the job done by parent vol... More ... Hospice foundation seeks artwork for fundraiser Loving Heart Hospice Foundation is seeking artists to donate art pieces for silent and live auctions at the fourth annual "Art of Hearts" fundraiser scheduled for Sat., Nov. 17 at a private home in Lake Sherwood. The auction will consist of pieces donated by locally and nationally kn... More ...
IN HARMONY- Just Friends Strings Ensemble presents a concert by student musicians of Moorpark recently at Borders in Simi Valley. The group is directed by Margarita Riley. Pictured from left to right are: Hunter Van Dam on violin, Aimelee Easton on viola, Matt Gooch on viola, Ashleigh MacLean o... More ... Sign up to play volleyball The United States Youth Volleyball League will begin its fall 2007 season on Wed., Sept. 12 at Campus Canyon Park, 6970 Hearon Drive, Moorpark. Practices will be Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and games will be played from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. More ...
The Moorpark Active Adult Center will present the following activities for seniors in September. Events require a reservation and will meet at 799 Moorpark Ave. unless otherwise noted. Programs are free unless a donation is requested. More ... Fortnightlies to discuss first ladies flirtations Jacqueline Berger, "The First Ladies Lady," will give insight into real-life presidential lovers and courtships at the Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club's annual fall kickoff luncheon from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri,, Sept. 14 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. More ... Horse lovers to compete in local show The Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club holds monthly meetings in Simi Valley, drawing in members from Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The club has other events throughout the year, such as clinics, trail rides and open horse shows. More ... Play review High Street Arts Center puts on a happy show with 'Birdie' By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com Elvis Presley has been on the minds of many Americans this month, since August 16 marked the 30th anniversary of his death in 1977. This makes Moorpark's High Street Arts Center's current staging of "Bye Bye Birdie" more than timely. More ... |
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